About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Responsible for entry-level cash and basic accrual accounting responsibilities to support property and client accounting teams. This role provides practical exposure to client accounting and is intended to develop the skills needed to advance into a Client Accountant role.

• Perform full‑cycle accounting for assigned property portfolios (industrial, land, association, light office): account analysis, transaction review, bank reconciliations, cash management, AP/AR processing, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Prepare timely, accurate basic financial reporting packages that adhere to internal controls and client requirements.
• Assist with journal entries, reconciliation schedules, data entry, and client-requested reporting.
• Follow Client Accounting policies and procedures, and maintain segregation of duties between Property Management and Client Accounting.
• Research and communicate routine accounting discrepancies; escalate issues and collaborate with property teams and managers as needed.
• Participate in month‑end checklist activities and reviews to broaden exposure to property accounting practices.

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred; candidates currently enrolled in an accounting program will be considered.
• Interest in pursuing a career in Client Accounting (not tax or audit).
• Basic knowledge of accounting functions and familiarity with accounting software.
• Proficient with MS Office, especially Excel; ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage a medium-volume workload.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Prior customer service, sales, or administrative experience is a plus.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $22.53 - $26.50 per hour (hourly).
• Employment type: Full time.
• Typical benefits (eligibility may vary): health, vision, dental insurance, flexible spending or HSA accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid/unpaid time away from work.
• Final compensation will depend on factors such as experience, geographic location, and any applicable collective bargaining agreements. The company will not pay less than applicable minimum wage.

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Location & Work Arrangement

• Location: Saint Louis, MO (on-site). Candidates should be able to work in the U.S. as required for the position.
• This posting is managed by Careertakes on behalf of our client, Confidential Client. Employment, onboarding, and day-to-day supervision will be provided by Confidential Client.

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Legal & Accessibility

Confidential Client and Careertakes are committed to equal employment opportunity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact Careertakes so we can assist.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.